Renault is pushing ahead with electric vehicles made in France

Renault is pushing ahead with electric vehicles made in France. The group will invest over 10 billion euros in the next five years, focusing on more affordable cars.

Renault focuses on electric vehicles with more accessible models

CEO François Provost revealed this on Saturday in an interview with France Inter radio. “Over the past 5 years, we have invested 13 billion euros in France to completely transform our industrial structure and focus on electric vehicles,” said the top executive. “In the next 5 years, if the social and political conditions allow it, we will reinvest over 10 billion euros to keep pushing forward with electric vehicles. And to make cars more affordable.” This acceleration comes at a time when the electric vehicle market is strong. In September in France, EVs accounted for a record 41% of sales. This is driven by incentives and rising demand following the surge in fuel prices since the start of the conflict in Iran.

Production exceeds 600,000 units, a 25% increase

"The truth is that today we produce more vehicles in France, at French factories, than ever before. In 2025 we produced 500,000 cars in France. By 2026 we will produce at least 25% more thanks to the rise of electric vehicles," added Provost. The bottom line is that just the Renault brand produces more in France than all the brands we have in Italy combined. And this gap is set to widen, as Renault alone will exceed 600,000 units this year. Their production is rising, while ours relies more on unemployment benefits. Our government’s indifference toward electric vehicles also contributes to this side effect. With Stellantis continuing to focus mainly on Spain and France, thanks to much more competitive energy costs."

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